ECU College of Business Graduate Programs

[Pages:32]Thomas D. Arthur

Graduate School of Business

Information Packet

Revised 12/16/2021

Contents

About the College of Business................................................................................................................................... 2 Master of Business Administration Program ............................................................................................................ 3

MBA....................................................................................................................................................................... 3 MD/MBA ............................................................................................................................................................... 4 MBA Admission Requirements.............................................................................................................................. 5 MBA Admission Requirements - International Students ...................................................................................... 5 Deadlines for MBA Program...................................................................................................................................... 6 Domestic Students ................................................................................................................................................ 6 International Students .......................................................................................................................................... 6 Master of Science in Accounting Program ................................................................................................................ 7 MSA ....................................................................................................................................................................... 7 MSA Admission Requirements .............................................................................................................................. 7 MSA Admission Requirements - International Students....................................................................................... 8 Deadlines for MSA Program ...................................................................................................................................... 8 Domestic Students ................................................................................................................................................ 8 International Students .......................................................................................................................................... 8 MS-Sustainable Tourism and Hospitality .................................................................................................................. 9 MS-STH Admission Requirements......................................................................................................................... 9 MS-STH Admission Requirements - International Students................................................................................ 10 Deadlines for MS-STH Program............................................................................................................................... 10 Domestic Students .............................................................................................................................................. 10 International Students ........................................................................................................................................ 11 Entrance Exam Waiver ............................................................................................................................................ 12 Online Tuition & Fees* ........................................................................................................................................ 13 Campus-based Tuition & Fees*........................................................................................................................... 13 Residency for Tuition Purposes........................................................................................................................... 13 Application Requirements....................................................................................................................................... 14 Other Admission Information ................................................................................................................................. 15 Pirates Aboard......................................................................................................................................................... 16 GMAT Information .................................................................................................................................................. 17 GRE Information...................................................................................................................................................... 17 Optional Certificates ............................................................................................................................................... 18 Stand Alone Certificates .......................................................................................................................................... 18 Online Classes ......................................................................................................................................................... 19 Financial Assistance ................................................................................................................................................ 20 Scholarships ........................................................................................................................................................ 20 Tuition Remissions .............................................................................................................................................. 20

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Graduate Assistantships...................................................................................................................................... 20 Teaching Assistantships ..........................................................................................Error! Bookmark not defined. Federal Financial Aid ........................................................................................................................................... 21 Member Organizations ........................................................................................................................................... 21 Beta Gamma Sigma ............................................................................................................................................. 21 Departmental Student Organizations ................................................................................................................. 21 Frequently Asked Questions ................................................................................................................................... 22 MBA Planning Sheet................................................................................................................................................ 24 Graduate Business Foundation Course Waiver Information................................................................................... 26 MD/MBA Planning Sheet ........................................................................................................................................ 27 MSA Planning Sheet ............................................................................................................................................................. 28 Business Core and Accounting Evaluation Course Waiver Information......................Error! Bookmark not defined. MS-STH Planning Sheet ........................................................................................................................................................30 Main Campus Map .................................................................................................................................................. 31

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About the College of Business

ECU's College of Business (CoB) was formed in 1958 as the Department of Commerce. In 1965, it became the School of Business and in 2003 the College of Business. The College of Business' graduate program, accredited in 1976, was the second of ten programs that are accredited in North Carolina, and is one of 212 graduate business programs with membership in the Graduate Management Admissions Council. The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB-International ) is the premier accrediting body for schools and colleges of business internationally. AACSB accreditation is the hallmark of excellence in business education and has been earned by less than five percent of the world's business schools. Today, there are 568 business schools in 33 countries that maintain AACSB accreditation. This accreditation guarantees quality to you and your employer.

The College of Business consists of five academic departments: Accounting, Finance, Management, Management Information Systems, and Marketing and Supply Chain Management; and two schools: the School of Hospitality Leadership and the Miller School of Entrepreneurship. These departments and schools offer undergraduate programs as well as support the graduate programs.

The College of Business offers three graduate degrees: Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Science in Accounting (MSA), and Master of Science in Sustianable Tourism and Hospitlity.

Learn how the graduate programs at ECU can help accelerate your career. Further program details are on our website . Please allow us to answer your questions by contacting gradbus@ecu.edu, 252-328-6970, or 866-592-0835.

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Master of Business Administration Program

MBA

The MBA program at ECU offers you unparalleled quality, flexibility, and customization ? plus the personalized support you need to achieve your professional goals.

A Master of Business Administration (MBA) program provides valuable training in the theory and practice of business management ? exposing students to a variety of subjects, including economics, marketing, accounting, finance, strategy, operations management, information technology management, and supply chain management. No matter what career path you choose, you will experience business scenarios and decisionmaking challenges. The ECU MBA provides a portfolio of managerial tools and techniques as well as the "softer" skills needed to succeed as a manager.

Quality and Value At the College of Business, we are highly committed to serving our students as an educational institution of excellence. Our accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) throughout the past 40 years proves this commitment. In addition, our program consistently ranks as a Best Buy for AACSBaccredited online education. This cost and quality combination makes our MBA program a smart choice.

Customization You can pursue the ECU MBA program on campus, completely online, or as a mixture of the two delivery methods. These methods can mix, match, and change each semester. The requirements and structure of the program are the same regardless of face-to-face or online delivery. If you intend to pursue the program on campus, it is likely you will take at least one online course as part of your program.

You can set your own pace throughout the program ? taking between one to five classes each semester. The number of classes you take each semester can change to suit your schedule; you can even take a semester or more off if needed. You can take the courses in any order, provided the prerequisites are met.

Who can earn an MBA? The ECU MBA program is for both business and non-business undergraduates. We customize the program to fit each student based on past academic experience and performance. The degree is completely self-contained, requiring no prerequisite business experience or course work. The program is a maximum of classes 18, or 54 semester hours, divided into the foundation and common body of knowledge. Before beginning the MBA program, students are required to complete a self-paced online Pirates Aboard course for program preparation and orientation.

Foundation Classes The foundation component quickly gives a non-business undergraduate student the same academic knowledge base as that of an undergraduate business student. You may waive these on a course-by-course basis if you have taken the coursework at the undergraduate level and received an A or B. There is a five year time limit on some undergraduate coursework.

A planning sheet showing the graduate foundation courses and the undergraduate classes required for waivers is available at the end of this packet and online.

Common Body of Knowledge Courses The common body of knowledge (CBK) component is required of all students. There are eight required CBK classes and three required electives. A variety of business electives allows you to tailor your degree to fit your

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personal and professional interests. You can also substitute an optional certificate containing industry-specific course selections for the three business electives.

MD/MBA

The combined MD/MBA program at East Carolina University focuses on giving physicians the necessary skill-set for successfully integrating medicine and business. Whether managing an individual or group medical practice, leading a corporate or non-profit hospital, or developing healthcare policy, the understanding of fundamental financial, management, and organizational practices is essential. The MD/MBA program is available to:

? Students accepted to or enrolled in an accredited medical school ? Resident physicians with an MD earned from an accredited medical school ? Practicing physicians

Course Flexibility Students can pursue the MBA program completely on campus, completely online, or as a mixture of the two delivery methods. These methods can mix, match, and change each semester. The requirements and structure of the program are the same regardless of face-to-face or online delivery. The MD/MBA is completely selfcontained, requiring no prerequisite business experience or course work. A planning sheet giving an overview of the courses in the program is available at the end of this packet and online.

Resident & Practicing Physicians Medical residents whose residency training will allow one year away from clinical responsibilities typically enter the program in second summer session and receive the MBA degree 12 months later.

Practicing physicians may enter in any term and complete the program at their own pace, taking between one to five classes each semester. The number of classes you take each semester can change to suit your schedule; you can even take a semester or more off if needed.

There is no admission test (GMAT or GRE) required for MD/MBA applicants.

Brody School of Medicine Students Students enrolled in the ECU Brody School of Medicine will usually complete two years of the medical curriculum (all basic science courses) and then take a one-year leave of absence from medical school to complete the MBA program, typically between their second and third years of medical studies. Medical students typically enter the program in the second summer session and complete the program in 12 months. Students will then return to medical school for completion of the medical curriculum. Both the MD and MBA degrees are awarded after five years of study.

Interested medical students accepted to or enrolled in the ECU Brody School of Medicine must schedule a meeting with the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs to discuss the application process. There is a separate application process through the Brody School of Medicine Office of Student Affairs. There is no admission test (GMAT or GRE) required, but for Brody School of Medicine students, successful passage of the USMLE Step 1 is necessary for continued enrollment in the dual degree program.

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MBA Admission Requirements

The MBA program is open to students with baccalaureate degrees in any discipline from institutions accredited by a CHEA-recognized institutional accrediting agency who present evidence of their ability to pursue graduate study. The admission decision is based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, satisfying minimum point totals and Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or GRE scores as noted below. Acceptance for domestic applicants is dependent upon, but not limited to, one of the following:

Applicants who have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.7 and a score of 500 or more on the GMAT qualify for admission.

Some students may qualify for a waiver of our entrance exam requirement. Please see page 12 for details.

Conditional Admission Applicants whose cumulative GPA is less than a 2.7 and/or score less than 500 on the GMAT will be considered for conditional admission based on the following formula: (200 X GPA) + GMAT 950. The minimum GMAT score that will be considered is 450. Applicants who score between a 400 and 440 should contact our office to speak with an advisor regarding possible admissions routes.

GRE Applicants may submit a GRE score in-lieu of a GMAT score. Only GRE scores from the Revised GRE Exam (August 2011 or newer) will be accepted. To accommodate the admissions formula, GRE scores will be converted to GMAT scores using ETS's GRE Comparison Tool for Business Schools. This comparison tool provides a Predicted GMAT Total Score and a Predicted Score Range. For a given GRE score, the Predicted GMAT Total Score will be used to determine a student's eligibility for admission.

MBA Admission Requirements - International Students

Applicants who have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.7 and a score of 550 or more on the GMAT qualify for admission.

In addition to the admission criteria listed above, international students must satisfy minimum TOEFL score requirements of 213 (computer exam) or 550 (paper exam). For the TOEFL iBT (Internet based exam), the minimum score is 18 for each of the four sections with a total score of 78. The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is also accepted with a minimum score of 6.5. In addition, sixteen years total education is mandatory.

Conditional Admission Applicants whose cumulative GPA is less than a 2.7 and/or score less than 550 on the GMAT will be considered for conditional admission based on the following formula: (200 X GPA) + GMAT 1000. The minimum GMAT score that will be considered is 500.

GRE Applicants may submit a GRE score in-lieu of a GMAT score. Only GRE scores from the Revised GRE Exam (August 2011 or newer) will be accepted. To accommodate the admissions formula, GRE scores will be converted to GMAT scores using ETS's GRE Comparison Tool for Business Schools. This comparison tool provides a Predicted GMAT Total Score and a Predicted Score Range. For a given GRE score, the Predicted GMAT Total Score will be used to determine a student's eligibility for admission.

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Deadlines for MBA Program

Domestic Students

The College of Business Graduate Office adheres to the following priority application deadlines:

Term Fall Semester Spring Semester 1st Summer Session 2nd Summer Session

Deadline June 1 November 15 March 15 May 1

Completed applications, which include the application itself, application fee, resume, official GMAT or GRE score and official copies of transcripts for each institution attended beyond high school, must be received by the Graduate School no later than the date indicated above for each semester or summer session. We do not require an essay or reference letters. Please take your GMAT or GRE at least one month prior to this deadline to allow adequate time for your scores to be received. Students seeking financial assistance through graduate assistantships, scholarships, or financial aid are strongly urged to apply early, as awarding of assistance is, in part, a function of demand and available funding. Students must be officially admitted to their program to be considered for graduate assistantships and/or scholarships. The deadlines for scholarship applications are earlier than the program application deadlines. Please review the Financial Assistance section for additional details and deadlines.

International Students

For international students, deadlines are strictly enforced because of the additional time required for visa and other documents.

Term Fall Semester Spring Semester 1st Summer Session 2nd Summer Session

Deadline February 1 October 1 Not accepted Not accepted

Completed applications, which include the application itself, application fee, resume, official GMAT or GRE score, official TOEFL score, and official copies of transcripts for each institution attended beyond high school, must be received by the Graduate School no later than the date indicated above for each semester or summer session. We do not require an essay or reference letters. Please take your GMAT or GRE at least one month prior to this deadline to allow adequate time for your scores to be received. Students seeking financial assistance through graduate assistantships, scholarships, or financial aid are strongly urged to apply early, as awarding of assistance is, in part, a function of demand and available funding. Students must be officially admitted to their program to be considered for graduate assistantships and/or scholarships. The deadlines for scholarship applications are earlier than the program application deadlines. Please review the Financial Assistance section for additional details and deadlines.

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Master of Science in Accounting Program

MSA

The Master of Science in Accounting (MSA) program at ECU prepares you for an accounting career and for successful completion of the CPA exam. Students gain in-depth knowledge of auditing, taxation, financial accounting, cost accounting, and accounting systems, plus an overview of management in profit and nonprofit organizations. The ECU MSA program integrates the content of the certified public accountant, certified internal auditor, and certified management accountant professional examinations. One of the unique aspects of the ECU MSA is that students sit for the CPA exam in the last semester of the program. The pass rates for ECU MSAs has well exceeded the nation averages for all four parts of the CPA exam with several top 25 national performances. This gives our students a competitive advantage when applying for jobs after graduation.

Who can earn an MSA? Our MSA program is designed for both accounting and non-accounting undergraduates, although some students may to have to complete a few prerequisite courses. We customize the program to fit each student based on past academic experience and future career goals. The program is very flexible; you can take between one to five classes each semester. Please note the ECU MSA is a campus-based program, and therefore few online courses are offered. The program consists of 30 credit hours. However, students may be required to take up to nine hours of undergraduate accounting courses before admission.

MSA Admission Requirements

Our MSA advisors are available to you for any questions or assistance you may need. If you have questions about the program, experience any problems during the application process or would like to inquire about the status of your application, please do not hesitate to contact our office. We can be reached via phone at 252328-6970, 866-592-0835, or e-mail gradbus@ecu.edu.

The MSA degree program is open to students with baccalaureate degrees in any discipline from institutions accredited by a CHEA-recognized institutional accrediting agency who present evidence of their ability to pursue graduate study. The decision is based on a combination of factors, including, but not limited to, satisfying minimum point totals and Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) scores as noted below. Students must also have taken Intermediate Accounting 1, Intermediate Accounting 2, and Accounting Information Systems (similar courses will be considered on a case-by-case basis).

Students who have earned a 3.0 or higher GPA may be able to waive the entrance exam requirement. If you qualify for this waiver, please see page 12 for details.

Domestic students seeking admission to the MSA program must score at least 950 points based on the formula: (200 X GPA) + GMAT 950, with a minimum GMAT score of 450. Applicants who score between a 400 and 450 should contact our office to speak with an advisor regarding possible admissions routes.

GRE Applicants may submit a GRE score in-lieu of a GMAT score. Only GRE scores from the Revised GRE Exam (August 2011 or newer) will be accepted. To accommodate the admissions formula, GRE scores will be converted to GMAT scores using ETS's GRE Comparison Tool for Business Schools. This comparison tool provides a Predicted GMAT Total Score and a Predicted Score Range. For a given GRE score, the Predicted GMAT Total Score will be used to determine a student's eligibility for admission.

In addition, students who majored in accounting as undergraduates must have a 2.8 GPA or better in their upper-division accounting classes (generally Intermediate Accounting I and higher).

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